Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73Routine MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from theprinthead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this function when printed resultsare blurred or the color is incorrect.Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printerdrivers, or from the printer itself.■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer DriversWindows1 With the printer on, load a sheet of letter-size or A4 paper in the printer.2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Nozzle Check icon.4 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
